I gave the best of myself to someone who didn’t have anything to lose. I didn’t know how to avoid my lover’s toxic and abusive flames. My lover’s twisted words were like a maze inside of my head that I couldn’t escape. Sadly, my lover’s actions hypnotized my thoughts and paralyzed my thinking. I learned the hard way that love isn’t leaning in for a kiss, and a fist meets you halfway. Love isn’t being a punching bag because someone decided they wanted to beat on you today. Love isn’t saying I love you just because someone wants to keep you to themselves. Love is not a curse filled with darkness and controlled by fear. Love is not being afraid to walk into the unknown, not knowing if you will be alive the next day. Love isn’t being told you are not worth living, or you are not loved. Love isn’t a manipulator who grins as it thinks it has power over your thoughts and your life. Love is not losing yourself in the process, and when you look at yourself in the mirror, you cannot recognize who you are. Love isn’t the bruises on your face or the scars on your back that you try to cover up. Love doesn’t steal your joy or your soul to get the satisfaction of seeing you vulnerable. Love doesn’t expose your weaknesses for everyone to see.I lost control. I was suffocating and drowning. I questioned myself, Ryder, what did you do to deserve this? Why didn’t you leave when you saw the first red flag?I tried to be there for my lover, but I learned it is impossible to fix the broken pieces when the glass has shattered. There will always be pieces that are not repairable. However, I kept going right back to the person who I needed to walk away from. I was afraid, and I wasn’t brave enough to wake up from this nightmare! I made the choice to suffer when life is meant to be lived and enjoyed. Will I find the courage to know my worth and know that I deserve better than the distasteful lies that are whispered in my ears? Will I have the strength to fight my insecurities? Will, I set myself free, or will I let my love be the death of me?
“Dedicated to every strong soul who is in a domestic violence relationship, please know that you are not alone. There is no need to swim against the tides. Release your fear and know you are loved, wanted, cared for, and you are someone very special. You are strong enough to sweep the fear from your soul. You are bold enough to look fear in the eyes because, after all, you are the one who holds the keys to unlock how you want your life to be. You have what it takes to grab life by the hand because life is meant to be lived, enjoyed, and loved.†-Charlena E. Jackson, ~ In Love With Blindfolds On~
~Love is respect ♥~
“Love is surrounding you, just like the sunbeam on the flowers that gives them the energy to grow.†-Charlena E. Jackson, ~ In Love With Blindfolds On~
~Love is respect ♥~
“Life is giving you another chance to plant your seeds. Take care of them by watering them, nurturing them throughout all seasons, and watch your flowers bloom.†-Charlena E. Jackson, ~ In Love With Blindfolds On~
~Love is respect ♥~
“Your manipulations were so powerful to the point that I psyched myself out. Love is a dangerous game—with you, I lost every single time.†-Charlena E. Jackson, ~ In Love With Blindfolds On~
~Love is respect ♥~
“People see my body, but my soul is lost, and I do not have anything left to give.†-Charlena E. Jackson, ~ In Love With Blindfolds On~
~Love is respect ♥~
“Mentally, I am in prison. The only thing I am allowed to do is think...think...think...of the ‘what if’s’ and the consequences I have to endure.†-Charlena E. Jackson, ~ In Love With Blindfolds On~
~Love is respect ♥~
“Your anger always got the best of you and me. Your emotional abuse was at an all-time high. -Charlena E. Jackson, ~ In Love With Blindfolds On~
~Love is respect ♥~
“I isolated myself from people on purpose, because I didn’t want any problems. I didn’t want to feed your starving low-self-esteem.†-Charlena E. Jackson, ~ In Love With Blindfolds On~
~Love is respect ♥~
“Walking away has a different definition than leaving and never returning. I walked away, and within a couple of weeks, I returned to my abuser.†-Charlena E. Jackson, ~ In Love With Blindfolds On~
~Love is respect ♥~
“All the stuff you were saying went in one ear and out the other, and I always found myself back in your arm.†-Charlena E. Jackson, ~ In Love With Blindfolds On~
~Love is respect ♥~
New Adult RomanceWomen's FictionLGBTTeen & Young AdultChildren'sGeneral NonfictionParenting
BIOGRAPHY Charlena E. Jackson, M.S., M.H.A. is a professor at a university in Georgia. She is a prolific writer and has published several books, among them being: If I Lose Myself, I’ll Lose It All, In Love with Blindfolds On, The Stars Choose Our Lovers, No Cross, No Crown: Trust God Through the Battle (1st & 2nd edition), Teachers Just Don’t Understand Bullying Hurts (1st & 2nd edition), I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening (1st & 2nd edition), A Woman’s Love is Never Good Enough (1st & 2nd edition), Dear Fathers of the Fatherless Children, Dying on the Inside and Suffocating on the Outside, and Unapologetic for My Flaws and All (1st and 2nd edition). Her positive, dedicated, and determined attitude has encouraged many people to put up a good fight for justice and to be treated with respect. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration. Charlena is a much-loved inspirational speaker. She loves to read, roller skate, cycle, write, and travel.
In Love with Blindfolds On spoke the truth. I loved this book so much because we need to start giving ourselves the love we give to people who do not deserve it. This book made me realize it is time for me to start living!
Book Detail
Title
In Love With Blindfolds On
Author
Charlena E. Jackson
ASIN
B08G3DK39M
Publish Date
16, Aug 2020
Language
English
Page Count
160
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